Atlanta Braves starters have looked much better the second time through the rotation, but they are still missing that leader at the top.
Mike Foltynewicz started becoming that guy last year and was poised to become the team’s ace in 2019.
However, those plans were put on hold when Folty elbow soreness on February 24. He would later say he had similar issues during the 2018 season but was able to pitch through the pain.
Just to remind everyone, last year Folty posted a 2.85 ERA in 183 innings pitched (31 starts) with 202 strikeouts and a WHIP of 1.